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Prairie Harvest Report: September 18 2026
Harvest across the Prairies continues to run behind normal as repeated rainfall, high humidity and wet field conditions limit combining opportunities. Saskatchewan and Manitoba are dealing with particularly difficult conditions, with grain quality and drying requirements becoming an increasing concern.
Alberta: Harvest remains behind the normal pace, with southern and central Alberta considerably further along than northern regions. The latest Alberta data I could verify had harvest at 10.2% complete as of Sept. 1, so I would avoid quoting a newer province-wide percentage until Alberta publishes/updates a comparable figure. Peas and barley have been leading progress, while spring wheat and especially canola were considerably further behind.
Saskatchewan: Harvest is now 32% complete, advancing only five points over the past week as widespread rain stalled fieldwork. That compares with the five-year average of 71% and 10-year average of 63%. Lentils are 88% complete and peas 84%, while durum is at 46%, barley 47%, spring wheat 17% and canola just 15%. Excess moisture is also beginning to affect grain quality in several areas.
Manitoba: Harvest is approximately 40% complete, but progress varies significantly by region and crop. Wet fields, heavy morning dew and additional rainfall continue to shorten combining windows. Spring wheat is roughly 40–45% complete in several western areas, barley is around 70% complete in the southwest, and canola ranges from about 5% in the northwest to 20% in the southwest. Recent rain has also increased concerns around sprouting, declining test weights and downgrading of cereals.
Prairie Outlook: The biggest need across Western Canada is now an extended stretch of warm, dry weather. With harvest well behind normal in several regions, producers are increasingly balancing field conditions against crop quality, drying capacity and the risk of leaving higher-value crops exposed to additional weather.
Sources: Government of Saskatchewan Crop Report, Manitoba Agriculture Crop Report and available Alberta Crop Report data, updated through Sept. 18, 2026.
Rain, Risk & the Race to Harvest
Wet conditions across the Prairies are forcing producers to make tough harvest decisions as drying, storage and combining capacity become increasingly limited.
When everything can’t come off at once, focus on protecting the most value. Consider each crop’s moisture, grade, yield and risk of further losses from sprouting, lodging or shattering. A crop that has already lost grade may be less urgent than a higher-value crop that could deteriorate quickly with another rain.
Drying and storage capacity also matter. Before combining tough grain, know where it will go and what additional drying or handling could cost. Check with grain buyers on acceptable moisture, quality and delivery opportunities.
Bottom line: prioritize the fields where waiting could cost you the most. The goal is to protect remaining crop value and make the most of every available harvest window.
Source: Adapted and summarized from “Wet fields force tough harvest decisions across the Prairies,” by Don Norman, Associate Editor, Grainews, published by The Western Producer. Reporting includes insights from Manitoba Agriculture farm business specialist Darren Bond and cereal specialist Anne Kirk.Wet harvest conditions force tough crop decisions
Treads: Keeping You Rolling Through Harvest
There’s an old saying in the tire business: it’s not if you’ll need tires, it’s when. Well, when is now.
Treads has you covered with a strong selection of commercial truck tires ready to keep you moving. From 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 drives and steers to trailer tires, plus a variety of harder-to-find and uncommon sizes, we can help you find the right tire for the job.
We’re expecting a full shipment of tires to arrive in October, and with Treads inventory rolling out the door fast, now is a great time to get ahead of your fall tire needs.
Pre-orders are available now — secure the sizes you need before the shipment arrives and inventory gets spoken for. Whether you’re gearing up for harvest, fall hauling, or the miles ahead, don’t wait until you need tires to start looking for them.
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Glufosinate 150: $4.49/L
Glufosinate 200: $7.99/L
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Imazamox+Bentazon: $30.09/L
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Northwest, SK (Lashburn): Kylar Hope – (306) 361-0053 (kylar@johnstonsgrain.com)
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Allan Johnston | Founder of Johnstons Grain & Chief Grain Broker: (844) 324-7778
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Trades Update
Johnstons Grain
| Contract Date | Commodity | Grade | Price | Quantity | Seller Location | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Feed Durum | CW Feed, Max 14.5% moisture, Min 58lbs, Max 1ppm V… | $7.20/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 430mt (10lds x 43mt) | Medicine Hat, AB | 10/01/26 – 01/31/27 |
| 2026-09-17 | Corn | #2CW, Min 55lb/bu, Max 15% Moisture | $7.62/bu FOB Farm | Approx Gross 1016mt (40,000bu) | Lethbridge, AB | 10/01/26 – 11/30/26 |
| 2026-09-17 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture, <1 ppm vomi | $5.00/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 42 Mt | Cupar, SK | 09/17/26 – 10/02/26 |
| 2026-09-17 | Feed Barley | Feed, >48 lbs, <14.8% Moisture, <1 ppm vomi | $5.30/Bushel FOB Farm | Approx. Gross 1000 Mt | Kenaston, SK | 11/01/26 – 12/31/26 |
| 2026-09-17 | Feed Wheat | Red, Feed, >58lbs, <14.5% moisture | $6.50/bu FOB Farm | approx gross 264 mt (6 x 44 mt loads) | Rocanville, SK | 10/01/26 – 12/31/26 |
Total Tonnage: 5,474MT
Johnstons Connected
| Origin | Commodity | Product Type | Grade | Price | Volume | Ship Begin | Ship End | Delivery Type | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Lentils | Large Green | No. 2, Machine Cleaned | USD $540.00 / MT | 270 MT | 2026-11-01 | 2026-12-31 | DAP | Vancouver, BC, CAN |
| Canada | Peas | Any Color | Feed | CAD $318.00 / MT | 129 MT | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-31 | Delivered | Edmonton, AB, CAN |
| Canada | Lentils | Large Green | No. 2, Machine Cleaned | USD $540.00 / MT | 270 MT | 2026-10-01 | 2026-11-30 | DAP | Vancouver, BC, CAN |
Total Tonnage: 669MT
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Commodities Update(USD$)
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Grain Bid Update
BARLEY
| Feed Barley | FOB Farm (September-December) |
| Medicine Hat, AB | $4.80-$5.25 |
| Red Deer, AB | $4.50-$5.10 |
| Edmonton, AB | $4.50-$5.00 |
| Swift Current, SK | $4.50-$4.85 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $4.35-$4.75 |
| Regina, SK | $4.45-$4.90 |
| Yorkton, SK | $4.50-$4.80 |
| Estevan, SK | $4.50-$4.80 |
| Brandon, MB | $4.00-$4.50 |
Southern Alberta Feed Barley (Delivered)
Sept-Oct: $280
Nov-Dec: $290
Jan-Mar27: $310-$315
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Malt Barley
No bid
CANARY SEED
#1 Canada
$0.18-$0.20/Lb
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
CANOLA
*We are always looking for tough, green, sprouted or heated canola. Please reach out with any offers*
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
Delivered Southern-Alberta
Conventional Canola
Call For Bid
FOB Farm September
Saskatchewan | Manitoba
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 2026 Futures:$827.80
Jan 2027 Futures: $838.40
Non-Gmo Canola (Clearfield)
September-December: Call For Bid
CHICKPEAS
Kabuli Chickpeas
#2 Canada: $0.26-$0.27/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Nov
Max 20% 7mm, Min 40% 9mm
Feed/Sample Kabuli
$0.09-0.10/Lb
FOB Farm SeptForward
Desi Chickpeas
Call for bid
CORN
#2CW Corn MB FOB Farm
Sept: Call For Bid
Oct-Dec: Call For Bid
Jan-Mar: Call For Bid
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 26′ Futures: $526-4
Mar 27′ Futures: $540-6
May 27′ Futures: $548-0
Southern AB Corn (FOB)
Sept-Oct: $327
Nov:$330
Dec: $332
Jan-Mar: $338
Basis Contracts Available*
BEANS
Black Beans
Call for bid
Cranberry Beans
Call for bid
Great Northern Beans
Call for bid
Fababeans
Call for bid
Pinto Beans
Call for bid
FLAX
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: $16.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Brown Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
FOB Farm SK | Sept-Dec
Brown Flax
#1 Canada:$16.00-$17.00/bu
FOB Farm MB | Sept-Dec
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: $18.00/bu
Delivered AB Facility | Prompt
Yellow Flax
#1 Canada: Call For Bid
SK MB | Sept -Dec
LENTILS
Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
#2 Canada: $0.23-$0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Oct
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Large Greens (Lairds | 2026 Crop Year)
X2 Canada: $0.25-$0.26/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Oct
Subject To Reconfirmation*
Saskatchewan Origin Only
Medium Greens (Richleas)
#1 Can: $0.125-0.135/Lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Nov
Small Greens (Estons)
#1 Canada: $0.22-$0.23/lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Nov
2026 Crop Year
Red Lentils
#2 Canada: $0.22-$0.24/Lb
FOB Farm for Sept-Nov
Feed Lentils
$0.11-$0.12/lb
FOB farm July
French Green Lentils
#1 Can: $0.21-$0.22/Lb
FOB Farm Sept-Oct
Subject to Reconfirmation*
Beluga Lentils (Black)
Call for Bid
MUSTARD
Yellow Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.40/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Nov
Brown Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.35-$0.37/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Nov
Oriental Mustard
#1 Canada: $0.38-$0.39/lb
FOB farm for Sept-Nov
OATS
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.00-$3.25/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec | Southeast Sk | West MB
Milling Oats (Min: 42Lb/Bu)
$3.50-$3.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec | Saskatchewan
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.45/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Freight area sensitive
Feed Oats (38-40Lb/Bu)
$2.00-$2.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Discounts for lighter product
Closing Futures Prices
Dec 2026 Futures: $412-2
Mar 2027 Futures: $420-2
PEAS
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $8.50-$9.00/bu
Delivered Sept-Oct
Alberta | GLYPHOSATE NOT A FACTOR
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.00-$7.50/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan
Yellow Peas
#2 Canada: $7.00-$7.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Nov
Minimum: 22% protein
S.W. Manitoba
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $8.00-$8.50/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
Saskatchewan
Green Peas
#2 Canada: $9.50/bu
Delivered Sept-Oct
Alberta
Maple Peas
Mosaic: $10/bu
Acers: $10/bu
Blazers: Call For Bid
Origin: Southern AB | SW SK
Feed Peas
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept forward
AB | SK | MB
RYE
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Hybrid Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Aug
Open-Pollinated Rye
Call For Bid
FOB farm Sept-Dec
Note: Please note that we are seeing elevated levels of ergot in the 2026 crop. Please notify your broker of any ergot or other degrading factors and provide grading sheets, photos, or sample results when available to help ensure accurate pricing and avoid surprises at delivery.
SOYBEANS
Soybeans
US #2 or better:
$16.50-$16.75/bu
FOB Farm Sept-Dec
SE SK & SW Manitoba
Higher values available closer to Winnipeg*
Closing Futures Prices
Nov 26′ Futures: $1301-4
Jan 27′ Futures: $1318-6
Mar 27′ Futures: $1328-4
WHEAT
#1 CWRS 13.5% Pro:
$9.00-$9.75/bu
Southern-Alberta
September
#1 CPS 11.0% Pro
$8.75/bu Delivered
Southern -Alberta
September
#1,2,3,4,5 CWAD (Durum)
Call For Bid
Feed Wheat
$7.75/bu
Delivered Southern-Alberta
September-December
Feed Wheat
$6.40-$7.00/bu
FOB Farm Saskatchewan
September-December
Triticale
Call For Bid
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